2nd Amendment Grades for Pennsylvania's 2024 Political Candidates
Grading Methodologyfor a Candidate's Second Amendment Stance
Pennsylvania's candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on this criteria, we've assigned the following grades to those running for office:
Pro-2A Voting History, Outspoken Advocate for Second Amendment Rights, Displays a Strong and Consistent Stand Against 2A Infringements, Makes 2A Rights a Priority.
Claims to Support 2A Rights, Votes No to 2A Infringements, Makes Second Amendment Rights a Priority.
Does Not Support Gun Control Measures, is Not An Active Advocate Support for the Second Amendment.
Does Not Support All Gun Control Measures, Does Not Actively Introduce Anti-2A Legislation.
Actively Campaigns for Gun Control, Proposes New Gun Control Legislation.
Voting History Key:
We use these symbols throughout the article to show you how politicians voted on legislation that impacts your 2A rights.
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anti 2AAn Act Against the 2nd Amendment
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pro 2AAn Act in Support of the 2nd Amendment
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voted YES
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voted NO
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voted YES (sponsor or co‑sponsor)
Politicians Running for Federal Office in 2024
Pennsylvania is a key battleground state in the 2024 elections, with one federal Senate seat up for grabs and 17 Congressional House districts. The following candidates have been graded based on their ability to protect and secure Americans' Second Amendment rights:
Bob Casey Jr. DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. Senate
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AFix Gun Checks Act of 2016
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anti 2APublic Safety and Protection of Second Amendment Rights Act
Bob Casey Jr.'s Second Amendment Stance
- An outspoken proponent for gun control legislation.
- Supports anti-2A legislation regularly.
- Focuses on gun control as part of his 2024 campaign.
Most Important Issues
- Corporations
- Infrastructure
- Gun Control
Summary
Bob Casey Jr. is a staunch supporter of anti-2A legislation and proactively works to combat the Second Amendment rights of Pennsylvanians.
David McCormick REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. Senate
David McCormick's Second Amendment Stance
- Staunch advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- Campaigns for gun rights.
- Does not focus on Second Amendment rights as a key issue.
Most Important Issues
- China
- Big Tech
- Capitalism
Summary
David McCormick is a pro-2A candidate who claims to support the Second Amendment but does not make it a priority.
Brian Fitzpatrick REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 1
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Brian Fitzpatrick's Second Amendment Stance
- Outspoken proponent against gun control legislation.
- Does not always vote for gun control.
- Does not support the Second Amendment as a key issue.
Most Important Issues
- Medicare and Social Security
- Equality
- Opioid Addiction and Mental Health
Summary
Brian Fitzpatrick does support and advocate for more gun control but does vote for pro-2A legislation as well.
Ashley Ehasz DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 1
Ashley Ehasz's Second Amendment Stance
- A staunch supporter of gun control and anti-2A legislation.
- Actively campaigns for more Second Amendment infringements.
- Supports universal background checks and rifle bans.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Abortion
- Economy
Summary
Ashley Ehasz is an outspoken opponent of Second Amendment rights and aims to support more infringements on the right.
Chrissy Houlahan DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 6
Voting History
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Chrissy Houlahan's Second Amendment Stance
- Actively campaigns for gun control.
- Supports all anti-2A legislation.
- An outspoken opponent of Second Amendment rights.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Healthcare
- Environment
Summary
Chrissy Houlahan is a staunch opponent of Second Amendment rights and consistently votes for legislation limiting those rights.
Neil Young REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 6
Neil Young's Second Amendment Stance
- Does not advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- Does not focus on pro-2A legislation.
- Does not support nor does he advocate for gun control.
Most Important Issues
- Border Control
- Inflation
- Foreign Policy
Summary
Neil Young does not support gun control, nor does he take a pro-2A stance as part of his campaign.
Susan Wild DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 7
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
Susan Wild's Second Amendment Stance
- Supports gun control and advocates for it.
- Votes yes to all anti-2A legislation.
- Does not focus on gun control as a key issue.
Most Important Issues
- Healthcare
- Jobs and Economy
- Education
Summary
Susan Wild does not make gun control a key issue, but she does support every gun control bill introduced.
Ryan Mackenzie REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 7
Voting History
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anti 2AAuthorizes Extreme Risk Protection Orders
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anti 2ARequires Background Checks for All Firearms
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pro 2AExpands Concealed Carry Laws
Ryan Mackenzie's Second Amendment Stance
- Does not support gun control and Second Amendment infringements.
- Actively campaigns for pro-2A legislation.
- An outspoken advocate for constitutional rights.
Most Important Issues
- Border Control
- Second Amendment
- Economy
Summary
Ryan MacKenzie is a pro-2A candidate who actively pursues legislation that reduces restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms.
Matt Cartwright DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 8
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
Matt Cartwright's Second Amendment Stance
- A staunch opponent of Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- Advocates for federal interference in the individual’s rights to defense.
- Consistently votes for all federal infringements on Second Amendment rights.
Most Important Issues
- Economy
- Healthcare
- Public Safety
Summary
Matt Cartwright actively pursues legislation undermining the individual’s right to defense through Second Amendment infringements.
Scott Perry REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 10
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
Scott Perry's Second Amendment Stance
- Consistently votes no to any infringements on Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- Advocates for Second Amendment rights.
- Actively pursues pro-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Healthcare
- Economy
- Second Amendment Rights
Summary
Scott Perry is a pro-2A candidate who supports Americans' right to keep and bear arms for defense.
Janelle Stelson DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 10
Janelle Stelson's Second Amendment Stance
- Supports Second Amendment infringements.
- Actively campaigns to pass anti-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Abortion
- Climate Change
Summary
Janelle Stelson strongly supports legislation that aims to limit the rights of Americans to keep and bear arms.
Summer Lee DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 12
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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pro 2AExpand Concealed Carry Laws
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pro 2ALimits the Governor's Ability to Restrict Firearm Access During a Disaster Emergency
Summer Lee's Second Amendment Stance
- Strongly supports all legislative infringements on the Second Amendment.
- Actively campaigns for gun control.
- An outspoken opponent against the individual’s rights to self-defense.
Most Important Issues
- Gun Control
- Justice Reform
- Education
Summary
Summer Lee is a staunch opponent of Second Amendment rights and focuses on gun control as a key issue.
James Hayes REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 12
James Hayes' Second Amendment Stance
- Does not make gun control a key issue.
- Is not an outspoken advocate for the Second Amendment.
Most Important Issues
- Economy
- Crime
- American Values
Summary
James Hayes is not a pro-2A candidate who also doesn’t actively campaign for gun control.
Mike Kelly REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 16
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Mike Kelly's Second Amendment Stance
- An outspoken supporter of Second Amendment rights.
- Consistently votes for pro-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Economy
- National Security
- Oversight
Summary
Mike Kelly has a proven track record of protecting Second Amendment rights with legislative action and does not vote for any 2A infringements.
Preston Nouri DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 16
Preston Nouri's Second Amendment Stance
- Does not focus on gun control as a key issue.
- Does not advocate for or against anti-2A legislation.
Most Important Issues
- Education
- Jobs
- Healthcare
Summary
Preston Nouri is not a pro-2A candidate but also doesn’t actively campaign against it.
Chris Deluzio DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT
Running for U.S. House District 17
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Chris Deluzio's Second Amendment Stance
- Votes against Second Amendment rights.
- Actively campaigns for gun control.
Most Important Issues
- Healthcare
- Climate Change
- Gun Control
Summary
Chris Deluzio advocates for gun control measures and does not support Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.
Rob Mercuri REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Running for U.S. House District 17
Voting History
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anti 2AAuthorizes Extreme Risk Protection Orders
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anti 2ARequires Background Checks for All Firearms
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pro 2AExpands Concealed Carry Laws
Rob Mercuri's Second Amendment Stance
- Does not advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- Is not an outspoken advocate for gun control.
- Does vote for some infringements on Second Amendment rights.
Most Important Issues
- Education
- Economy
- Energy
Summary
Rob Mercuri neither supports nor openly opposes Americans’ Second Amendment rights, but he has voted for anti-2A legislation.
Politicians Running for State Office in 2024: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 203 State House Districts and 49 State Senate Districts. The following districts are key battleground areas with less than a 5% margin of victory in prior elections.
Running for State Senate District 5
Jimmy Dillon
DEMOCRAT
Joe Picozzi
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State Senate District 9
John Kane
DEMOCRAT
Mike Woodin
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State Senate District 15
Nick DiFrancesco
REPUBLICAN
Patty Kim
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State Senate District 37
Devlin Robinson
REPUBLICAN
Nicole Ruscitto
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Devlin Robinson for his proactive approach to restoring and securing Second Amendment rights.
Running for State Senate District 49
Daniel Laughlin
REPUBLICAN
Selena King
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Daniel Laughlin for his consistent pro-2A voting record except voting to require surrendering of firearms in protective abuse situations.
Running for State House District 18
K.C. Tomlinson
REPUBLICAN
Anand Patel
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 28
Jeremy Shaffer
REPUBLICAN
William Petulla
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 29
Tim Brennan
DEMOCRAT
Steve Mekanik
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 33
Mandy Steele
DEMOCRAT
Gary Lotz
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 44
Valerie Gaydos
REPUBLICAN
Hadley Haas
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Valerie Gaydos for her pro-2A voting history despite voting for background checks on all firearms.
Running for State House District 72
Frank Burns
DEMOCRAT
Amy Bradley
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 88
Sheryl Delozier
REPUBLICAN
Sara Agerton
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Sheryl Delozier for her pro-2A voting record despite voting for background checks on all firearms.
Running for State House District 118
James Haddock
DEMOCRAT
McKayla Kathio
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 131
Milou Mackenzie
REPUBLICAN
Meriam Sabih
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Milou Mackenzie for her exemplary voting record and securing Second Amendment rights for Pennsylvanians.
Running for State House District 137
Joe Emrick
REPUBLICAN
Anna Thomas
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Joe Emrick for his exemplary voting record and securing Second Amendment rights for Pennsylvanians.
Running for State House District 142
Joseph Hogan
REPUBLICAN
Anna Payne
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 143
Shelby Labs
REPUBLICAN
Eleanor Breslin
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Shelby Labs for her exemplary voting record and securing the Second Amendment rights of Pennsylvanians.
Running for State House District 144
Brian Munroe
DEMOCRAT
Daniel McPhillips
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 147
Donna Scheuren
REPUBLICAN
Al Leach
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Donna Scheuren for her exemplary voting record and securing the Second Amendment rights of Pennsylvanians.
Running for State House District 151
Melissa Cerrato
DEMOCRAT
Allen Anderson
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.
Running for State House District 160
Craig Williams
REPUBLICAN
Elizabeth Moro
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Craig Williams for his pro-2A voting record, despite supporting background checks for all firearm sales.
More information on Pennsylvania can be found here: "Worst States to be a Gun Owner: Pennsylvania" and "Pennsylvania Gun & Ammo Laws: A Second Amendment Overview for Pennsyvlania Gun Owners."
